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Hiking at moderate altitude is a popular outdoor activity in seniors. Acute exercise or altitude can diminish balance performance. Thus, the present study examined the combined effects of altitude and walking on static and dynamic balance.Thirty-six healthy seniors (age: 62 (SD: 4) y; BMI: 25 (5) kg/m2) were examined on three days. Firstly, walking velocity was determined at 85% of the first ventilatory...